SECTOR 3 information and national guidance said: “The research report categorises UBC as pro-government. If you are not pro-government, are you against it? There is no such thing as independent media. UBC is autonomous but it is a government parastatal that must defend the national interest.” Nevertheless, UBC journalists have been trying to be independent in their coverage although they treat political matters with caution. Some human rights groups like the Foundation for Human Rights Initiative have discussed rights abuses by state authorities on UBC outlets. During the September 2009 riots, however, UBC TV was compelled to drop footage showing the security services clobbering and shooting at rioters in Kampala. So, while the law guarantees the editorial independence of UBC, it is largely not practised. Scores: Individual scores: 1 Country does not meet indicator 2 Country meets only a few aspects of indicator. 3 Country meets some aspects of indicator 4 Country meets most aspects of indicator 5 Country meets all aspects of the indicator Average score: 1.1 (2007: n/a) 3.7 The state/public broadcaster is adequately funded in a manner that protects it from arbitrary interference through its budget and from all commercial pressure. Analysis: According to the UBC Act 2005, funding for UBC consists of grants from the government; loans from the government, organisations or any person; revenue generated in the discharge of its duties; donations; advertising revenue; and TV licence fees. The licence fee was resisted by the public and cancelled by the President during the campaign for the 2006 elections. 50 AFRICAN MEDIA BAROMETER UGANDA 2010